Sorry I've been such a flake through the last few weeks, went through a few really crappy weeks including my DD scraping her head up badly and then a death in the family... Things are starting to lighten up though so i should be coming back to life here and on my blog !!

These skirts are absolutely adorable and my DD loves them. They fit really nicely! The bracelets were a lovely touch, my DD immediatly stole them too, but thank you so much for thinking of me (and harried mommies everywhere!! lol!) The decal is super cute too, I'm not even sure what to do with it b/c it's so cute. Actually, I just finished painting a dresser an hour ago, I bet it would look super cute there! whoo!

These awesome items really did brighten up what turned out to be a really craptastic month, and I apologise for being such a cruddy swap partner throughout this!

when I got home from my trip I found this awesome little package waiting for me from stephanieyoo.

She sent me a knitting magazine, some teas (which I'm gonna try out later tonight) and some flags based on one of my blog posts. Not to mention the actual easy peasy item: a hip new headband! I have been wanting one of these since Kenley wore them last year on project runway.

The best part is that my curly hair covers most of the band so that only the feathery party shows. although that does mean part of the button is covered up.

I seriously loved everything a lot. I'm going to wear that headband everywhere I can now. I can't thank you enough, stephanieyoo!

Thanks for all the compliments on the neckwarmer! The stitch pattern is Gothic Lace, from The Encyclopedia of Knitting by Lesley Stanfield and Melody Griffiths.

I received from my partner Wignatz a few days ago, but I've been too busy to post pictures until now.

First, the lovely extras:

Super cute badges and book lending plates, and an issue of Make! I'm pretty sure we don't get that over here, and I'm always drooling over their website, so it's very much appreciated.

And the easpy peasy item itself: a lovely bracelet! The beads are polymer clay with glass marbles and old, sciencey clipart. Sorry the picture is so bad - it doesn't photograph well and my camera is terrible.

I received from Lorchick who sent a GREAT package!! I love love the clutch/bag it is made out of the most amazing fabric! I love it so much, wish I had meters of it! the extra treats were fun too (and will def be use)!

so pretty:

inside with the goodies

goodies (a mini photo book, cool 3D stickers and some keys i plan on using on jewelry)

lastly the ribbon it was all wraped in, probably the cutest ribbon EVER:

haha i just had to show the ribbon too!

anyways, THANK YOU so so much, I cant believe you sent so quickly in spite of everything, my thoughts go out to your family and thanks again for the items.